I wanted to finally get out the Thistle stamp set – because it’s been in my “USE ME!” box for weeks, just staring at me! I had an idea to turn it into a Christmas set by making a wreath, and marrying the stamp set to the Distress Oxide inks – well WOW was that one happy match made in heaven! These are so easy, and I think you might become as addicted as I am.
These are just so pretty, and easy for making multiples! This uses a large leaf…
And this is one with the little thistle heads….LOVE!
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- Essentials By Ellen
- Clear Stamps Thistle
- Dies, Thistle
- Craft Assistant (metal mat)
- Essentials by Ellen, Storage Envelopes:
- Essentials by Ellen, Magnetic Die Storage,
- Arches Cold Press Paper • EH • BLICK
- Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #8 • EH • BLICK • AMZ
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- Lawn Fawn Clear Acrylic Block, 2.5 round with gridlines
So soft and pretty! What an elegant Christmas card!
Gorgeous wreath.
These wreaths are absolutely gorgeous !
margessw@icloud.com
Really cool wreath! Love how you made it.
Lovely, lush wreathes … perfect for Christmas! Thanks for inspiring!
Very creative idea!
The distress oxides are perfect to use and your wreath is amazing.
Can’t wait the December starts.
I like Christmas wreaths! Beautiful!!!
It is so clever how you made that wreath with the thistle!
WOW!
I love how you designers are so creative with stamps – I wish my brain thought “out of the box” more!
Lovely wreath! I love how to use stamps uniquely and make something brilliant.
Your cards do look like fun!
I’m with you, making a different card for everyone I send to!
Great Card
Such a beautiful card that simply celebrates the holiday!
Love both these awesome wreaths! You are a creative genius &, as always, the coloring is superb.
Beautiful card!
Your wreaths turned out so great! Yes to looking at my stamps in a new way! And gotta love that Oxide ink!
Awesome wreaths! I never would have guessed that you used only one oxide ink color. I obviously still have a lot to learn about the oxide inks!
I’m going to start looking at my stamps in a new way. I love your thistle wreaths, Sandy.
Delightful wreaths! You never cease to amaze ! And great hint about starting with a square card, thank you! I tried it and it was ever so much better than my previous attempts.
Will definitely be making a Distress Oxide wreath in the near future.
Fantastic as always.
Thank you so much for the video, Sandy! I’ve been struggling with finding a different way to do wreaths, and this gives me some ideas. 🙂 Love how your cards came out, and thank you also for the tip on using or at least marking a square! Take care, and Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂 ~ Andrea
Love your wreath cards!
Lovely cards! Fabulous tutorial! I would never have believed these cards were made with just a thistle and leaf frond. Happy Birthday Ellen Hutson and congratulations to the whole team!
Way to think outside the box, Sandy! When I first saw your cards, I thought I must have missed a release. Absolutely didn’t recognize the stamps in the final product. Great way to stretch the supplies!
A great video. Love your Thistle wreaths.
Nice pairing of the open words with the wreath. THanks!
Beautiful as always!
Fantastic wreath.
The oxide inks are marvelous.
thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards Sandy!
So pretty and I love how you used the inks. Great job.
luv the extra layer you achieved with the “oxidization”
that is so smart to build a wreath with these stamps Sandy
I love the thistle set and all the puny sayings! Nice take on making it a wreath!
Love simple and elegant cards. This is beautiful
Such gorgeous wreath cards Sandy. I love how you used the distress oxide, it gave such an organic feel to the card which I love. You definitely have to get more distress oxides as I need more ways to use mine and you always give such great tips.
Gorgeous wreath – and such an innovative way to showcase the thistle!
~carol
As always another great card, idea and video!
Looks great! 🙂
A wonderful card!
Beautiful wreath! I would never have thought of using the thistle, but it’s perfect!
Loved the thistle stamp before I knew it could be used for beautiful wreaths
You need more distress oxide colors, Sandy
I like how you used the oxide inks. They are so versatile. Thank you for the inspiration.
So pretty! I really enjoy the distress oxides. They’re amazing!
Oh, wow, amazing! I haven’t seen this set before. I love what you have done with it and the oxide ink. I need to get mine out and try it too. Thanks for the wonderful video!
Love what you did with the distress oxide!!!
This is such a great idea! You are always so clever with your ideas and your painting and cards are beautiful!
Happy Birthday Ellen!! May you continue great success and kindness be contagious!!
Amazing! So creative!!